LANIGAN CLOSES OUT 2013 SEASON WITH WORLD FINALS!
(November 9, 2013) Darrell Lanigan and the DLR team closed out their 2013 campaign tonight in the 'World Finals' finale at the pristine Dirt Track at Charlotte. Darrell finished fourth in his stacked heat race, but later won his B-Main to gain access into the $12,000 to win feature event. Unfortunately, the Union, Kentucky ace suffered motor issues on the ninth circuit of the 50-lapper and retired in the twenty-fifth position. Despite the mechanical woes, Darrell finished a strong second in the final version of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series point standings behind only champion Josh Richards.

(November 8, 2013) Union, Kentucky star Darrell Lanigan earned his first-ever feature victory at the Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina tonight in the seventh annual 'World Finals!' Darrell took the win in his heat race over Dennis Erb, Jr. and Earl Pearson, Jr. and later drew the pole position for the 50-lap main event. In front of the huge crowd, Darrell grabbed the point at the drop of the green flag and never looked back en route to the convincing flag-to-flag triumph. He notched the $12,000 win over Scott Bloomquist, Josh Richards, Don O'Neal, and Rick Eckert! (Barry Lenhart Photo)

(November 7, 2013) Darrell Lanigan and his #29 DLR team rolled into the pristine Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina today for the start of the season-ending 'World Finals.' Two rounds of World of Outlaws Late Model Series qualifying sessions were held tonight at the 4/10-mile speedplant. Darrell clicked off the fastest lap in Group B for Friday's program, while he timed in fourth quickest in Group A for Saturday's showdown. Both 'World Finals' events later this weekend at Charlotte will pay $12,000 to the winner.

DARRELL LANIGAN LAYS CLAIM TO $40,000 WIN AT KNOXVILLE!!!
(September 28, 2013) Darrell Lanigan, of Union, Kentucky, came out on top of a heated 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals' tonight to score a huge $40,000 victory at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa! Darrell, who had accumulated the third best point total from the previous two nights of racing action, started the 100-lap crown jewel event from the inside of the second row. He then led laps 20-83 and 95-100 to capture the exciting win over Josh Richards, Tim McCreadie, Steve Francis, and Billy Moyer! The triumph at Knoxville tonight was Darrell's largest paying win of his fourteen trips to victory lane this year!!! (John Vass Photo)

(September 27, 2013) Another $7,000 winner's check was on the line tonight at Knoxville Raceway, as night two of the 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals' took place at the black-dirt oval. Darrell Lanigan timed in second quickest in Group B during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying and later beat the invert to take the win in his heat race. After starting the 25-lap feature event from the outside of the fourth row, Darrell was unfortunately involved in an early-race incident with Josh Richards and later retired with a very disappointing nineteenth place finish.

(September 26, 2013) The Darrell Lanigan Racing (DLR) team invaded the hallowed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa tonight for the start of the 10th Annual 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.' A strong 72 car field converged on the 1/2-mile Marion County Fairgrounds facility to vie for the $7,000 top prize. Darrell Lanigan clicked off the sixth quickest lap in Group B during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying and later climbed to second in his heat race following an eight car invert. After rolling off from the outside of the third row in the 25-lapper, Darrell quickly moved up to second and eventually finished an impressive runner-up behind only race winner Josh Richards.

LANIGAN BANKS $15,000 FOR DOWN & DIRTY 75 VICTORY!!!
(September 22, 2013) Darrell Lanigan and his #29 DLR team traveled north to the Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan on September 20-21 for a huge World of Outlaws Late Model Series showdown. After Friday night was wiped out by inclement weather, the entire program was condensed into a one-day, $15,000 to win event. Darrell laid down the quickest lap overall during the qualifying session and later took the win in heat race action. The Union, Kentucky star then drew the fourth starting spot prior to the 'Down & Dirty 75' and grabbed the lead on lap 33. Darrell then led the remainder of the 75-lapper to score the $15,000 triumph over Shane Clanton, Rick Eckert, Josh Richards, and Tim Fuller. Complete results from dirt-covered Berlin Raceway can be obtained by clicking on www.woolms.com. (Kevin Kovac Photo)

DARRELL LANIGAN BACK ON OUTLAWS TRAIL IN MIDWEST!
(September 15, 2013) The Darrell Lanigan Racing (DLR) team rejoined the World of Outlaws Late Model Series schedule on September 13-14 in the states of Illinois and Missouri. On Friday night at the tiny Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois, Darrell Lanigan ran second in his heat race, but later suffered a flat right rear tire during the $10,000 to win 'Photobilly 50,' which helped drop him to a disappointing seventeenth place effort. At the Federated Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri on Saturday evening, another $10,000 top prize was on the line in the annual 'Pevely Nationals.' Darrell once again ran second in heat race action prior to knocking off six competitors during the 55-lapper en route to a close runner-up performance behind only victor Josh Richards. Complete results from the WOOLMS double-dip can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

LANIGAN WINS $5,000 PRELIM AT ELDORA; RUNNER-UP IN WORLD 100!
(September 8, 2013) Darrell Lanigan and his #29 DLR team made the journey to the hallowed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on September 5-7 for the 43rd edition of the fabled 'World 100.' The huge three-day weekend at the "Big E" started with a pair of $5,000 to win prelims. On Thursday night, Darrell ran second in his heat race and later climbed four spots during the 25-lap feature en route to a fourth place effort behind only winner Jeep Van Wormer, Bub McCool, and Tim McCreadie. At Eldora on Friday evening, Darrell won his heat race in preliminary action and later claimed his twelfth feature win of the 2013 racing season. The Union, Kentucky ace beat Shane Clanton, John Blankenship, Scott Bloomquist, and Earl Pearson, Jr. to the checkers to capture the $5,000 top prize!

When Saturday rolled around the 1/2-mile, high-banked speedplant, Darrell grabbed a heat race win over Chris Madden and Jared Landers to earn the inside second row starting spot in the $46,000 to win 'World 100.' During the course of the 100-lap crown jewel spectacular, Darrell was a fixture towards the front of the stellar field and was in the mix for his first career 'World 100' win. He moved past second-running Terry Phillips on lap 77 and set his sights on leader John Blankenship. Unfortunately, Darrell could not quite catch Blankenship's #23 entry and had to settle for an impressive runner-up performance. Complete results from the "Granddaddy of Them All" can be found online at www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Mike Ruefer Photo)

DARRELL LANIGAN CAPS OFF LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH WIN!
(September 2, 2013) The Darrell Lanigan Racing (DLR) team struck out to the West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, West Virginia and the Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania from August 30-September 1 for a trio of World of Outlaws Late Model Series showdowns. The triple shot of racing action kicked off on Friday night at WVMS with the $10,000 to win 'RaceFest.' Darrell Lanigan ran fifth in heat race action and later started the 50-lapper from the inside of the seventh row. The Union, Kentucky standout then rallied from two mid-race pit stops to finish in the fourth spot behind only race winner Josh Richards, Steve Shaver, and Davey Johnson.

Next up for the #29 team was a rare trip to the Selinsgrove Speedway for two more WOOLMS Labor Day weekend battles. On Saturday evening, Darrell ran second in his heat race, drew the pole position for the $8,000 to win feature event, and led laps 2-16 before overheating woes relegated him to a disappointing twentieth place performance. The defending World of Outlaws Late Model Series National Champion then picked up his tenth series win on Sunday in the 'National Open' at Selinsgrove. After winning his heat race, Darrell grabbed the point on lap 14 and never looked back en route to the $10,000 triumph over Rick Eckert, Matt Cochran, Josh Richards, and Shane Clanton! Full results from all three WOOLMS tilts can be viewed online at www.woolms.com. (Kevin Kovac Photo)

LANIGAN THIRD IN WOOLMS POINTS FOLLOWING WINCHESTER...
(August 25, 2013) Darrell Lanigan and his #29 DLR team were back in World of Outlaws Late Model Series competition on Saturday evening, August 24 at the Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Virginia. Darrell clicked off the thirteenth fastest lap in Group B during time trials, but was later involved in an incident during his heat race, which helped lead to a disappointing ninth place prelim finish. The Union, Kentucky star eventually utilized a series provisional to gain access into the $10,000 to win 'Raye Vest Memorial 50' and was able to climb eight spots during the caution-free 50-lapper en route to a fifteenth place finish. Darrell currently sits third in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings following Winchester. Complete results can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

LANIGAN TAKES 50TH CAREER WOOLMS WIN AT LITTLE VALLEY!
(August 23, 2013) The Darrell Lanigan Racing (DLR) team celebrated in World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory lane for the record 50th time on Thursday night, August 22 at the Little Valley Speedway in Little Valley, New York! Darrell Lanigan laid down the third quickest lap during the qualifying session and later took the win in his heat race. After drawing the outside of the front row for the start of the 50-lap main event, Darrell led from green to checkers at the 1/2-mile oval to notch his series-leading ninth triumph of 2013. The Union, Kentucky star claimed the $10,000 top prize over Dan Stone, Josh Richards, Shane Clanton, and Rick Eckert. Full results from last night at Little Valley can be accessed online at www.woolms.com. (Kevin Kovac Photo)

DARRELL LANIGAN STRONG IN WOOLMS TRIP TO WOLVERINE STATE
(August 18, 2013) Darrell Lanigan and his #29 DLR team invaded the Wolverine State of Michigan on August 16-17 for a pair of $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model Series battles. On Friday night at the Winston Speedway in Rothbury, Michigan, Darrell ran third in heat race action prior to moving up two positions in the 'Winston 50' on his way to a solid sixth place effort. At the Merritt Speedway in Lake City, Michigan on Saturday evening, Darrell placed sixth in his heat race and second in his B-Main to earn the twentieth starting spot in the 'Merritt 50.' The Union, Kentucky star then blasted past sixteen competitors during the 50-lapper en route to an impressive fourth place outing behind only winner Tim Fuller, Eric Spangler, and Rich Neiser. Full results can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

LANIGAN EARNS TOP FIVE IN $50K NORTH/SOUTH 100!
(August 11, 2013) The #29 DLR team made the short jaunt to the venerable Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky on August 9-10 for the 31st edition of the 'North/South 100.' On Friday night, Darrell Lanigan clicked off the ninth quickest lap in Group A during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying. When things really heated up on Saturday evening at the nearby 1/2-mile speedplant, Darrell scored the win in his heat race to earn the inside third row starting spot for the $50,000 to win main event. Darrell then raced all over the top five throughout the 100-lapper prior to notching a fourth place performance in the crown jewel extravaganza behind only victor Don O'Neal, Tim McCreadie, and Dale McDowell. Complete results from the 'North/South 100' weekend can be viewed by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Rick Schwallie Photo)

BUSY WEEK IN WISCONSIN AND IOWA FOR DLR TEAM
(August 5, 2013) Darrell Lanigan Racing (DLR) concluded their busy week in the Upper Midwest in victory lane tonight at the Independence Motor Speedway in Independence, Iowa! Darrell Lanigan laid down the third fastest lap in Group A during World of Outlaws Late Model Series qualifying and later placed second in his heat race. After drawing the seventh starting spot prior to the 50-lapper, Darrell stormed to the front and grabbed the top spot on lap 37. The Union, Kentucky star then led the remainder of the distance to pick up the $10,000 top prize over Shane Clanton, Chad Simpson, Gregg Satterlee, and Don O'Neal! (Kevin Kovac Photo)

(August 3, 2013) Union, Kentucky star Darrell Lanigan wrapped up the 'USA Nationals' tonight with the huge $50,000 to win main event at Cedar Lake Speedway. In front of the monster crowd in the 100-lapper, Darrell moved up six positions from his ninth starting spot on his way to a strong third place effort. He trailed only winner Tim McCreadie and runner-up Don O'Neal in the extra distance affair.

(August 2, 2013) Things really ratcheted up tonight at Cedar Lake, as preliminary events for the 26th edition of the 'USA Nationals' took place. Darrell Lanigan posted the fourth fastest lap in Group A during WOOLMS time trials and later finished second in his heat race behind only prelim victor A.J. Diemel. By virtue of his strong performance tonight, Darrell has earned himself the ninth starting spot for tomorrow night's $50,000 to win crown jewel event!

(August 1, 2013) Next up for the #29 team was the start of the annual 'USA Nationals' tonight at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Darrell Lanigan clicked off the seventeenth quickest lap in Group A during World of Outlaws Late Model Series qualifying and later finished third in his stacked heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the seventh row in the $6,000 to win main event, Darrell was able to pass seven competitors during the 40-lapper en route to a solid seventh place performance.

(July 30, 2013) The Darrell Lanigan Racing (DLR) team kicked off a busy week in the Upper Midwest tonight at the Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wisconsin. Darrell Lanigan qualified seventeenth fastest during the World of Outlaws Late Model Series time trial session and later grabbed the third transfer spot through his heat race. After starting from the outside of the fourth row in the $10,000 to win feature event, Darrell unfortunately got into the wall early in the race, slipped outside of the top ten, and eventually retired after only 44 circuits. The Union, Kentucky star was relegated to a disappointing fifteenth place finish in his yearly trip to Shawano.

LANIGAN TRAVELS TO FAIRBURY FOR PRAIRIE DIRT CLASSIC
(July 28, 2013) Darrell Lanigan and his #29 DLR team resumed the World of Outlaws Late Model Series tour over the July 26-27 weekend at the Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois. The national touring series sanctioned the 24th edition of the 'Prairie Dirt Classic' and a whopping $20,000 top prize was on the line. On Friday night, Darrell timed in eighteenth quickest in Group A during the qualifying session and later finished fourth in his stacked heat race. Following a second place run in his B-Main on Saturday evening, Darrell claimed a nineteenth place performance in the 100-lapper. Complete results from the PDC weekend can be accessed by logging onto www.woolms.com. (Todd Healy Photo)